'Homicide' vs. 'NYPD Blue,' 1993

NBC, ABC

"Homcide" came first by a few months, "Blue" lasted five seasons longer, but both were critically acclaimed and popular with viewers. They were also rather ground-breaking television, paving the way for shows like "The Shield" and "The Wire." We're calling this one a draw.

"Homcide" came first by a few months, "Blue" lasted five seasons longer, but both were critically acclaimed and popular with viewers. They were also rather ground-breaking television, paving the way for shows like "The Shield" and "The Wire." We're calling this one a draw. (NBC, ABC)

"Homcide" came first by a few months, "Blue" lasted five seasons longer, but both were critically acclaimed and popular with viewers. They were also rather ground-breaking television, paving the way for shows like "The Shield" and "The Wire." We're calling this one a draw.